Sony NEX-C3 is currently the smallest interchangeable lens camera in the world which has 16.2MP APS-C image sensor and the Exmor APS HD CMOS technology to capture images in low-light conditions. It also has features HD movies recording, continuous shooting up to 5.5fps, Sweep Panorama in 2D and 3D, Auto HDR, Handheld Twilight and Anti Motion Blur modes, including a Live View feature on 3-inch LCD screen to preview your images and movies. The camera also compatible with Sony’s E-mount series of smaller, lighter lenses designed specifically for α compact interchangeable lens cameras such as E-mount 18-55mm zoom lens.

Sony NEX-C3 Reviews

Photographyblog reviews the Sony NEX-C3 and writes;“Image quality is very good, beating most of its compact system rivals at the higher ISO speeds where those models with smaller sensors naturally struggle.”Rating:

Engadget reviews the Sony NEX-C3 and writes;“Even in low light, the majority of our shots came out sharp and bright, even when captured at ISO 3200. Despite the zoom lens’s maximum aperture limitation, which doesn’t allow it to capture as much light as high-end DSLR optics, we never needed to use the flash.”rating: N/A

Cameralabs reviews the Sony NEX-C3 and writes;“The NEX-C3′s best quality video mode is 720p at 30fps, so if you want full HD resolutions and AVCHD encoding you’l need to look at the new NEX-5N or 7, or possibly the older NEX-5. Aside from the smaller, lighter body, other new features include new results-based Photo Creativity modes, Picture Effects and an improved custom menu for quick access to frequently used controls in PASM modes.”Rating:

Imaging-resource reviews the Sony NEX-C3 and writes;“The Sony NEX-C3 showed full-autofocus shutter lag (with the subject at a fixed distance) that ranged from 0.430 second at wide angle to 0.424 second at full telephoto when using the 18-55mm kit lens in Single-area AF mode. That’s a little faster than the average CSC. Switching to Multi-area mode increased lag slightly to 0.456 second at wide angle.”rating: N/A

CNET reviews the Sony NEX-C3 and writes;“Its performance is pretty good as well–almost identical to the NEX-5–but it’s still not quite as fast as the GF3. It powers on, focuses, and shoots in slightly less than 0.7 second. It can focus and shoot in 0.4 second under good light, which increases to a modest 0.8 second in low-contrast light.”Rating:

Trustedreviews reviews the Sony NEX-C3 and writes;“Overall image quality is very good. While the NEX-C3 offers compact camera proportions, the benefits of the larger APS-C sensor are clear to see. Using the ‘Standard’ colour profile setting JPEG images are natural and lifelike straight from the camera.”Rating:

Techradar reviews the Sony NEX-C3 and writes;“The performance at high ISO sensitivities is excellent. Autofocus is lightning quick in good lighting conditions. ”Rating:

PCMAG reviews the Sony NEX-C3 and writes;“Video quality is quite good, and the MP4 format makes it easy to play on many devices. When coupled with a wider aperture setting, you’ll be able to play a bit with depth of field, allowing you to add a cinematic look to your videos.”Rating:

Macworld reviews the Sony NEX-C3 and writes;“Sharpness was also rated as Very Good and, although at wide angle, the 18-55mm lens shows some distortion, the kit lens generally delivered crisply focused and well-detailed images.”Rating:

Expertreviews reviews the Sony NEX-C3 and writes;“the C3 shot into the lead as we raised the ISO speed. Photos stood up to close scrutiny at ISO 1600, and even the top ISO 12,800 setting was good enough for posting on the web at small sizes.”Rating:

Pocket-lint reviews the Sony NEX-C3 and writes;“As we expect from Sony, on default settings JPEG images are richly coloured and indeed richly detailed straight out of the camera. The same is true for video footage too, focus adjusting almost without you noticing if you change framing or positioning, which is how it should be.”Rating:

Ephotozine reviews the Sony NEX-C3 and writes;“The buttons on the back can be customised making the camera easier to control for some of the functions. The Sony NEX-C3 produces DSLR image quality with extremely low noise, and performance is impressive with 5.5fps shooting.”Rating:

Whatdigitalcamera reviews the Sony NEX-C3 and writes;“The C3′s new sensor is a success, images look great and the camera’s smaller design looks the part too. The price is held at a very reasonable sub-£450 point and there’s very little not to like bar some control issues.”Rating:

Sony NEX-C3 User Manual (PDF)

Sony NEX-C3 Features

Tiltable 3-inch LCD screen

The Sony NEX-C3 has a 3-inch LCD screen which can be tilted down 45° and up 80° to frame high- and low-angle shots. The LCD screen has an active full-time for composing shots. It delivers a what-you-see and show it the white balance, focus, depth of field, exposure and 100% framing accuracy, plus informative on-screen displays. The LCD Screen has an ISO 12800 sensitivity that best-in-class resolution. It offers a TruBlack screen that comes with a special resin layer to suppress internal reflections, increase contrast compared to conventional LCDs. Equipped with a Sunny Weather feature to increase the visibility, the Sony NEX-C3 allow you to view images and video even in bright sunlight.

16.2 MP Images Sensor

The camera comes with 16.2 MP Images Sensor to capture superb images detail and gorgeous enlargements with high resolution even in low-light conditions that supported by the APS-C sensor size and Sony Exmor APS HD CMOS technology. The APS-C size HD image sensor provides an exceptional combination of high resolution, high sensitivity and gorgeous, blurred backgrounds, while the Sony Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor provides 4,912 column-parallel A/D converters which allows you to take in fast response and superb image clarity. With those images sensor, the camera allows you to capture great moment up to 5.5 fps continuous shooting at full 16.2 MP resolution. And with 25-point Auto Focus, that camera offers an accurate focusing even when the subject is far from the center of the frame.

HD movie recording

Sony NEX-C3 also allows you to capture a vivid and lifelike HD movies in the PC-friendly MP4 format that can be shoot in 720/30p high definition or standard definition 480/30p including 3D Sweep Panorama mode that allows you to capture vast scenic vistas and 16:9 shots in spectacular 3D. The camera can save your images in JPEG files or ultra-high quality RAW files that enhance the de-mosaicing, white balance, sharpness and color. You can also enjoy HD movies and stunning still images on a compatible HDTV that supported by HDMI® output for HD viewing.